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EPA to roll back regulations on some toxic chemicals found in Georgia
Federal data reveals 48 Georgia public water systems have reported the presence of these “forever chemicals.”
Spring Commencement 2025
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Bishop T.D. Jakes to Morris Brown College graduates: Be resilient
The longtime faith leader, soon stepping down as head of The Potter's House, gave a financial gift and delivered the keynote speech at the historically Black college.
Weekend Reads
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New report maps decades-long racial shift in Atlanta neighborhoods
Metro Atlanta had the nation's second highest number of Census tracts flip from majority Black to majority white between 1980 and 2020, a new report says.
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How a river got buried under the concrete of the Atlanta airport
The Flint River runs beneath the runways of the Atlanta airport.
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You’re probably seeing more homes for sale in metro Atlanta. Here’s why.
Spring buying season hasn’t started as hot as last year, and optimism dwindles for lower interest rates.
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Plan your international food tour in Atlanta: Around the world in 63 dishes
The AJC’s new dining guide will take you on a delicious gastronomic trip - without having to grab your passport.
Arts and Entertainment
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What’s filming in Georgia in May 2025?
Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Patricia Arquette and Mark Wahlberg are all in town.
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Atlanta’s Slater Nalley thought he could win ‘Idol’ until ‘momentum shifted’
The Lovett senior still finished in the top 5 and will perform on the season finale.
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Amazon quickly axes Kevin Bacon’s ‘The Bondsman’
The horror comedy series was shot out of Raleigh Studios in Senoia.
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Why workers at this Cobb County Waffle House are the latest to go on strike
Demands still include better pay, increased security and end to mandatory meal deduction.
Will DEI’s demise defer our dreams?
We scroll through social media and find that the programs built to lift students like us are quietly being dismantled, writes Morehouse student.
Why is this slur worth $750K and counting?
An Atlanta-based mom and entrepreneur is trying to prevent a woman who was recorded calling a 5-year-old a slur from receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in fundraising.
Metal detectors won’t fix a leaking roof in our schools
We need earlier intervention, stronger behavioral health systems and stronger gun laws, says retired juvenile court Judge Steven Teske.
Fair Fight’s voter intimidation lawsuit matters for every American
Fair Fight sued True the Vote, accusing the far-right organization of using faulty data to conduct voter challenges and intimidate primarily marginalized citizens.
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AJC Peachtree Road Race updates: Just keep running
We've all been guilty of undertraining for a race to see if we can pull it off. If that's you, let chaos reign. For the rest of you, it's time to kick it into high gear.
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Red Sox on Saturday
The Braves lost a 6-2 lead and fell to the Red Sox on Saturday, 7-6.
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PHOTOS: Morris Brown College holds 2025 spring commencement
This year's graduation ceremony was held at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Bishop T.D.
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PHOTOS: Ronald Acuña Jr. rehabs with Gwinnett Stripers
Ronald Acuña is working his way back from a torn ACL. He played his second rehab game Friday night, May 16, 2025 with the Gwinnett Stripers, the Braves’ Triple-A affiliate.